Junior Recruiter

About AQR Capital Management

AQR is a global investment firm built at the intersection of financial theory and practical application. We strive to deliver concrete, long-term results by looking past market noise to identify and isolate the factors that matter most, and by developing ideas that stand up to rigorous testing. By putting theory into practice, we have become a leader in alternative strategies and an innovator in traditional portfolio management since 1998.

At AQR, our employees share a common spirit of academic excellence, intellectual honesty and an unwavering commitment to seeking the truth. We're determined to know what makes financial markets tick - and we'll ask every question and challenge every assumption. We recognize and respect the power of collaboration and believe transparency and openness to new ideas leads to innovation.

The Team

The Talent Acquisition team handles both lateral and campus recruitment and plays a crucial and strategic role in growing and evolving the organization. They are responsible for a full lifecycle approach to bringing new talent to the firm, from interns and entry-level graduates to experienced professionals.

Your Role

Jr. Recruiter work / Campus and Lateral:

• Assist with all aspects of the recruiting process for summer internship hiring across AQR's business lines
• Partner with business stakeholders to establish and evolve our campus recruiting strategy to most effectively meet their hiring needs
• Meet regularly with business teams throughout the recruiting season to drive the decision-making process and offer extension
• Handle day-to-day sourcing and assessment of campus candidates
• Develop and maintain relationships with key career services contacts on campuses
• Organize logistics of recruiting events on college campuses
• Travel to events and lead sessions along with business processionals
• Meet students and develop and maintain relationships throughout the recruiting season
• Assist with aspects of the summer internship program including our Quanta Academy training sessions, networking events, and day-to-day management
• Provide a high level of customer service to internal clients
• Provide an exceptional candidate experience to all applicants ensuring a positive impression of AQR
• Maintain appropriate level of communication to all hiring managers, Recruiters, and HR Business Partners throughout the process
• Help manage a high volume of internship referrals and keep key stakeholders updated as necessary
• Compile various reports as needed, sometimes on a weekly and monthly basis
• Stay informed on recruiting best practices and bring new ideas to the team
• Help evolve how we use recruiting technology
• Provide similar support to lateral recruiting searches as needed
• Assist in ad hoc HR projects

Recruiting coordinator work:

• Assist with all logistics related to on-site final round superdays
• Obtain availability, create and post interview schedules and confirm all candidates
• Greet candidates, manage interview schedules and make appropriate scheduling changes as needed throughout the day
• Help arrange travel and hotel accommodations for candidates
• Manage candidate reimbursements, recruiting vendor payments, and contract submission through Coupa expense system
• Maintain and update Applicant Tracking System (ATS) with resumes, applicant information, interview schedules and feedback

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 2 years experience in campus recruiting within financial services
• Good judgment, common sense, and self-awareness
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to rapid changes gracefully
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and professionalism
• Ability to prioritize and keep clients informed throughout a search or process
• Ability to take direction and collaborate on how to best achieve success
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• High degree of professionalism
• Drive, motivation, and desire
• Flexibility to travel for events when required
• Prior knowledge of Greenhouse and Handshake a plus

The salary range for this role is expected to be $105,000 to $110,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is accurate for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, depending upon factors such as skills, experience, location, or other business and organizational needs. This wage range may also be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

AQR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/VET/DISABILITY